Every passing year at KO brings about change, big or small, whether it be changes to school staff, changes to teaching styles, or even something huge (like a whole new building undergoing construction). One notable change, at least for the performing arts department, is being applied to the choral and a cappella ensembles; for the […]
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During March break, 57 Kingswood Oxford students, teachers, and alumni traveled to Tobati, Paraguay, to participate in the annual spring service trip. Team Tobati, on its 26th trip since starting in 1999, fosters a connection between students at KO and the Macchi School of Tobati. The trip is a KO tradition with over 50 students […]
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Over March break, 14 KO students embarked on a trip to Washington, D.C., and over the six-day trip, students got to visit monuments, meet with the offices of Connecticut’s members of Congress, and discuss current issues with students across the country. The trip was led and extensively planned by history teacher Steph Sperber. The planning […]
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The Kingswood Oxford Upper School shared some excitement in welcoming admitted students into the daily life of a Wyvern on Tuesday, April 1. Admitted Students Day is an annual event where admitted students and their families can see every aspect of a day in the life at KO. Senior Associate Director of Admissions Rebecca Benavides […]
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On Tuesday, April 22, KO’s chapter of the Cum Laude Honor Society inducted 18 members of the graduating Class of 2025; the ceremony was part of a celebratory dinner held in Alumni Hall, where students were joined by parents, faculty, and guest speaker Taryn Braz ’14. The program began with an introduction from Chapter President […]
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On Monday, April 14, Dr. Laura Cisneros, an ecologist, educator, and professor at the University of Connecticut, came to campus as this year’s Stroud Science Symposium speaker.Science Department Chair Graham Hegeman spoke about the importance of the yearly symposium. “The purpose is to reach out to students and give them a look into what a […]
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The lights were bright, cards were dealt, and chips were stacked high at this year’s casino-themed junior Prom. On Saturday, April 5, the KO junior class gathered at Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield for a night of casino games, dancing, food, and raffles. Although it was rainy, it didn’t stop the Wyverns from having […]
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On Friday, Apr. 4, thread’s annual fashion show fundraiser, “a common thread,” took center stage in Roberts Theater. This year marked the third consecutive fashion show benefit for The Village for Families and Children, a nonprofit social service organization based in Hartford that has dedicated itself to providing support for underserved and at-risk families for […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Head of School Tom Dillow, along with the Senior Leadership Team, presented the 2025 State of the School Address in Roberts Theater. The evening began with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the start of the program at 6:15 p.m. This night was the fifth annual State of the School […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, students taking Spanish 3 Honors visited downtown Hartford to view different murals. Spanish teacher Kathleen McLean first thought of this field trip when her class read “La Calaca Alegre” by Carrie Toth. The book takes place in a Mexican-American neighborhood with vibrant murals and galleries. Ms. McLean wanted her class to […]
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